Legal Assistant: County Attorney (0912)

Salary: $31,939.00 /Year

Under supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in supporting and assisting criminal and civil attorneys; performs related work as assigned.

Typical duties:

(Illustrative Only)
• Formats, composes and types correspondence and other documents from written drafts and dictating equipment on routine to moderately complex legal documents and confidential matters
• Gathers, reviews and verifies case documentation
• Develops and secures evidence and documentation
• Prepares for depositions and trials
• Coordinates witness travel
• Prepares in-state and out-of-state subpoenas
• Secures defendants from other jurisdictions to resolve pending charges
• Conducts investigative research
• Trains and monitors interns and temporary personnel in legal functions
• Assists attorneys, witnesses and victims with coordination of criminal and civil case matters and documents for court proceedings
• Facilitates compliance with criminal and civil procedures in accordance with state and federal statute
• Maintains statutorily required confidentiality of case matters
• Files court documents both electronically and physically
• Receipts and processes emotionally traumatic and graphic material
• Enters data and tracks statistical information
• Schedule, coordinate and participates in witness and victim interviews
• Coordinate and maintain calendaring for attorneys, law enforcement, victims, defense interviews etc.
• Processes criminal and civil case management documents and prepare electronic and physical files
• Disseminates dispositional information
• Provides input and recommendations for revisions to procedure manuals
• May receive payments and reconcile accounts
• Answers phones
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of the position include: sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist-elbow/shoulder) for computer work, typing filing; vision acuity (near/far) for computer work and filing; hearing and speech for ordinary conversations with public and County employees and telephones; finger dexterity for typing and filing and hand writing. Environmental factors include working inside most of the time with occasional working outside for courthouse filings etc.

Minimum qualifications:

Three years experience in a clerical or administrative position in a legal environment; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Final job offer is contingent upon satisfactory criminal history background check.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

The ideal candidate will have prior Legal Assistant experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a diverse legal office setting.

Preferences: Prior Legal Assistant experience; working knowledge of criminal justice system and legal terminology; proficiency in use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Note: A resume and cover letter are required along with the application by the submission deadline.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of:
- Business English, spelling, arithmetic, punctuation and grammar
- Office practices and procedures
- Legal procedures and terminology

• Working knowledge of:
- Audio/visual equipment and software programs and preparation of same

• Skill in:
- Use of word processors, computer systems and other office machines
- Report preparation

• Ability to:
- Compose correspondence dealing with legal and complex matters
- Maintain composure working with individuals in a heightened emotional state under strict time constraints
- Field complaints and concerns from the public specific to the office and elected official
- Understand legal procedures and terminology
- Exercise sound independent judgment on a variety of problems in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
- Prioritize, plan and carry out assignments
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Communicate effectively with law enforcement agencies, court personnel, victim witness advocates, defense counsel, witnesses, victims, defendants, probation, pretrial services, other county departments and the public
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Benefits Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes: (Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated bases. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Wellness Program
• Credit Union membership
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance

To apply:

https://governmentjobs.com/jobseekers/doApply.cfm/?ID=530595&topheader=coconino